Help, help living room please!
11 years ago
Hi, we have just moved into a 1930s house, I bought a new (natural velvet) sofa which didn't look as I had envisaged, we have an old brown leather sofa and chairs which I am trying to work in and some neutralish curtains/blinds and we have painted the room grey (little greene limestone). I am experimenting with cushions (some of which I already had and others I have randomly bought see photos- but can still be taken back!!)to bring it all together (see attached photos) but don't know whether to go light/dark/colour or what size works best. I want to end up with a lovely living room that is erring in the side of traditional but in 2014 if you know what I mean but I can't seem to get it to work and keep trying more and more things at more exoense to no avail! I want a bit of colour but not too much, it i also a north west facing room but does have windows on 3 sides. Eventually we have an oak floor and rugs in but any advice much appreciated!!!!
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Comments (19)Yes absolutely! I would definitely recommend blinds and curtains just to give you flexibility on the amount sunlight in the room for layout 2. Yes the sofa is facing away from the garden, but with the addition of the 2 accent chairs, you still get a lovely view out of the window! :) Ooo absolutely, the joy of sketching it out just give you more ideas and food for thought. That is definitely an idea, the media unit will be the focal point in the room for sure and you don't want it too look to small in the room - I would be tempted to make it a bit bigger and make sure that the TV would be in good spot from the sofa. Too far along and you won't get a great view and that is important for this room! Let me sketch it up for you so at least you can have a look at the options. Jessica...See MoreI need help choosing living room paint please!
Comments (4)Sorry, posted before I'd finished. You do need to try testers in the room at different times of the day. Once the walls are painted and furniture and ornaments are in place, you won't see just the colour of the walls. In a South East facing room the colour will be at its most "true" late morning/midday...See More- 11 years ago
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